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      08-11-2013, 09:37 AM   #2
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You could try using some plastic epoxy at the joint, but I'm not sure how much of a difference that will make. Stiffer mounts would be at the expense of more NVH.

The stock DV fasteners are reusable, just twist the gray collar to release them from the stock charge pipe. No permanent changes are required to use them with an aftermarket chargepipe.

The box on the stock chargepipe is actually a sound generator : http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...54&hg=13&fg=20 It doesn't affect the operation of the engine and can be left off.

IMO you'd be better off with one of the aftermarket chargepipes available, such as the ER one you had before, or the BMS one. If you're okay with running a VTA BOV, the CP-E one is a nice well built piece (this is what I'm running on mine.) They all have stock style flanges on the throttle body side, and can be swapped out in less than 30min when you need to bring your car in for service or warranty.

BMS : http://www.burgertuning.com/chargepipe_N54_BMW.html
CP-E : http://cp-e.com/wp/product/bmw-n54-blowoff-valve-kit/
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